Free museum entry for New Zealanders and people living in New Zealand
Open every day 10am-6pm
(except Christmas Day)
Free museum entry for New Zealanders and people living in New Zealand
Huia mai ki tētahi rā kī tonu i ngā mahi kua whakaaweawetia e te whakaaturanga o Breathe | Mauri Ora. Hono mai ki te torotoro me te whakanui i ō tātou hononga hōhonu mā ngā toronga auaha.
Join us for a free whānauday of activities inspired by the exhibition Breathe | Mauri Ora: An Immersive Journey into Nature by Marshmallow Laser Feast. We invite you to explore and celebrate our deep connections through creative exploration.
Sat 11 Apr 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm
Te Taiao, Level 2, Toi Art, Level 4 and Rongomaraeroa, the marae, Level 4
Free, with museum entry
Kids, adults and whānau
Wheelchair accessible
Variable lighting
Toilets beside Rongomaraeroa in the entrance from Mana Whenua
No food and drink allowed
Subtitles on all Te Taiao videos
Slow down. Look closely. Breathe together. This whānau day invites you to explore our deep connections within te taiao.
Across Te Papa, you’ll find a trail designed for tamariki and curious minds of all ages – inspired by Breathe | Mauri Ora.
Through hands-on activities, the sounds of taonga puoro, art-making, and close looking, your whānau is invited to explore the dazzling scale of our universe, from the cosmic to the cellular.
This day aligns with International Slow Art Day, encouraging us to take our time, follow our curiosity, and notice new details.
This free event is outside of the exhibition Breathe | Mauri Ora. The exhibition is open 10am–6pm daily. Exhibition tickets can be purchased separately on our website.
Haere mai, all welcome.
Te Taiao Whānau Day: Backyard Birds and Bugs, 12 July 2019. Photo by Jo Moore. Te Papa (141700)
Explore our Breathe | Mauri Ora events season, featuring panel discussions, a wellbeing symposium, taonga puoro (Māori musical instruments), performances, and immersive dining. Discover experiences celebrating our connection to te taiao (nature).
Breathe | Mauri Ora exhibition features major digital artworks on an awe-inspiring scale from London-based collective Marshmallow Laser Feast (MLF). Get your tickets online now.
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Exhibition Ngā whakaaturanga
Our exciting programme of events runs all year. Watch song and dance performances, join in with kids activities and cultural days, hear from our experts, and much more.
